Silver Alert

Florida legal definition under F.S. 937.021

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Definition: A statewide alert system activated when a person 60+ years old with an irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties goes missing. Broadcasts information via electronic highway signs, media, and law enforcement networks.

Category: FL-Specific Laws · Statute: F.S. 937.021 · Source: Florida Legislature

Understanding Silver Alert in Florida

A statewide alert system activated when a person 60+ years old with an irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties goes missing. Broadcasts information via electronic highway signs, media, and law enforcement networks.

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